Call for Interest: Tech Connect

Special Notice N0016425SNB02 Agency:

Department of the Navy Office:

Naval Sea Systems Command Location: Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC)

Crane Division NAICS Code: 541715 – Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Science PSC Code: AC13 – National Defense R&D Services;

Department of Defense Application Due Date: 25 October 2024 by 8:00 pm ET Call for Interest: Tech Connect PURPOSE This special notice is to inform vendors of a request for solutions. The three different areas of interest are:

zero-volt tolerant fast charging battery, low temperature rechargeable batteries, and supply chain resilience innovations for energy storage.

The Government will evaluate the solutions, down select, and invite those respondents to present their solution at the Defense TechConnect Innovation Summit & Expo with the intent of awarding a Project Order under the Expeditionary Missions Consortium (EMC2) Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) in accordance with 10 U.S.C. § 4022. The Presenters will be notified no later than XXXX, unless otherwise specified.

2.BACKGROUND AND SUMMARY EMC2 Presenters will be required to join EMC² in order to expedite potential awards following the pitch competition. Membership to EMC² is free. Interested parties should visit emccrane.org for membership information. The expo will be held on 3-5 December 2024 in Austin, Texas. For more information about the event, please visit Call For NAVSEA Energy Storage Solutions (techconnect.org).

PROJECT OVERVIEW The U.S. Navy seeks cutting edge, dual-use energy storage technologies addressing critical national challenges. The US Department of Defense (DOD) invites new and innovative approaches that address critical technology needs and alleviate current and future supply chain risks in military batteries.

Solution ideas should be described sufficiently so that their merit can be assessed to achieve a degree of confidence that the innovation is aligned with and likely solve the U.S. Navy's critical interests areas. Apply for a chance to present your solution on stage at the Defense TechConnect Conference this December in Austin, Texas Contracting Office Address: 300 Hwy 361 Crane, IN 47522 United States Primary Point of Contact: Mark Dravet mark.v.dravet.civ@us.navy.mil Phone:

812-381-7085 Other Points of Contact: Rebecca Lingenfelter rebecca.a.lingenfelter.civ@us.navy.mil Phone: 812-227-0344 Sydney Wittmann sydney.l.wittmann.civ@us.navy.mil Phone: 812-381-0990